The Global Health Institute works to mitigate diseases threatening New York, our U.S. Service Members, and our global community.The Global Health Institute takes a total team approach to solving problems because we believe it is the only way to solve the tough ones.The Global Health Institute has benefitted from a supportive University, engaged CNY region, and highly talented professionals from our community.
Upstate Research Spotlight
Interview: Dr. Stephen Thomas, Upstate Global Health Institute Director, on the latest on vaccines and contagion
Fear of falling; vaccine test seeks volunteers; living-donor transplants increase
Physical therapistMolly Torbitt, DPT, PhD, discusses the fear of falling. Upstate Global Health Institute DirectorStephen Thomas, MD, tells about a clinical trial underway of more »
Vaccine trial seeks to prevent a common, sometimes deadly, infection
Upstate is conducting a clinical trial of a vaccine to prevent an infection often found in hospitals and nursing homes, C. diff (Clostridioides difficile). Stephen Thomas, MD,ex more »
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